October 2022 Sunspot
Sunset Hill
Coffee with the Principal: October 7th
Come and join Mr. Philipp and our School Board President, Shannon Kimball, for a time of coffee and chatting on Oct 7th from 8:30-9:30am in the library.
Family/Teacher Conferences: October 19th-20th
Sign Up Links will be emailed out on Oct 5th. So make sure you are checking for those. All families must sign up for a time to meet with their student's teacher.
Many Thanks!
Thank you to our wonderful students and their families! You all raised $1,298.25 for our Coin Challange last month. We will be donating these funds to oganizations like Just Foods who help families in need in our area! You all did an AMAZING job!!!
Bring your Parent to PE Class: Oct 3rd-7th
Please sign up to come and participate in your students PE class with Mrs. Dickson:
A day
B dayC day
Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes and be ready to experience PE as your student does! Please email stephanie.dickson@usd497.org if you have any questions. Excited to see you there!
Walk & Roll to School: Oct 12th
Parents are welcome to walk with students the entire way to school. Students should meet teachers/sponsors at the closest designated area. Please make certain students meet up on time as groups will leave promptly at 7:30am and we don't want any of our eagles left behind.
- Route 1: Mrs. Devin at Harvard & Kasold
- Route 2: Mrs. Webb and Miss Gerrond at Crestline & Oxford
- Route 3: Ms. Amanda at Centennial & 9th
- Route 4: Mrs. Duncan at Kasold & 8th
- Route 5: Mrs. Otter at Lawrence Ave & 7th
- Route 6: Mr. Radke at Schwarz & 6th
All walkers will receive a snack provided by the Merc! Everyone is encouraged to wear their Sunset Hill t-shirt or sweatshirts. You will need to pick students up as usual at dismissal.
Please email stephanie.dickson@usd497.org if you have any questions.
Book Fair: Oct 17th-20th
Dear Sunset Hill Families,
Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND--as always--every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Here's what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from 10/17/2022-10/20/2022 at Sunset Hill Elementary Library.
- Monday and Tuesday, students will be able to preview books and make wish lists.
- Wednesday and Thursday durning Conferences, parents and students will be able to make purchases at the Fair. Cash and Cards will be accepted.
If you can't make it to the Fair, then shop at our school's Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sunsethillselementaryschool5
Volunteers needed to help with the Fair during Conferences. If you are interesed please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054BAEAA29A7FA7-book3
The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
Happy Reading!
Looking for Chess Club Volunteers
You do not need to be a Chess Expert, just a love to help kids learn is all you need!
Our Fall Swag Sale is now open!
Room Parents Needed!
Would you like to be a Room Parent for your child's class? If you are interested, please contact Bonny Greenlee at bonny.greenlee@hotmail.com for more information.
Room parents help:
- coordinate volunteers, supplies and activities (games and crafts) for our 3 parties
- coordinate class and family teacher appreciation gifts and cards
- class donation needs (snacks,dry erase markers, etc)
Thank you!
Bonny
Ways to Support our PTO
Dillons: Login to your Dillons app>Rewards>Community Rewards>Search Sunset Hill PTO
AmazonSmile: Click https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-8781408 >Start Shopping>Search Sunset Hill PTO (Make sure you pick the one here in Lawrence)>Select
Presto! Our PTO gets a small portion of the sales you make at those stores! Our PTO uses these funds to help our school, our teachers, and our students. Each year the give each of our teachers $175 to spend on things for their classrooms. They also provide meals for our teachers during conferences, and help with so many other things!
So thanks for helping support our PTO!
Common Sense Education
We all know it's harder for students to succeed at school without reliable internet at home. Students need it to complete their homework and access resources critical to their development. Unfortunately, many families can't afford internet service. But there's good news—a new government benefit, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), provides eligible households with a discount on internet services and devices.
Help spread the word with families in your classroom and community:
- Share www.GetMyInternet.org with families at your school. (Anyone who's eligible for free and reduced-price lunch qualifies.)
- Need a low-tech option? Print this ACP flier and distribute it in your community. It's available in English and Spanish.
Thank you for all that you do, and here's to a great school year!
The team at Common Sense Education
Thank you for all that you do, and here's to a great school year!
The team at Common Sense Education
Food Assistance Information
Hello from your Sunset CARES team! We just wanted to share some food resources for our families. We have a Sharing Shelf for pantry items and individually wrapped snacks that students can access at school. It is located just inside of our main entrance.
There are also several community agencies where families can access food like:
Just Food
- Location: 1000 E. 11th st. Lawrence, KS 66046
- Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays (9am - 6pm) | Wednesdays & Fridays (9am - 3pm)
- Website: https://www.justfoodks.org/get-food
Sunrise Project
- Location: 501 Learnard Ave. Suite E. Lawrence, KS 66044
- Hours: Always open porch pantry1
Salvation Army:
- Location: 946 New Hampshire Lawrence, KS 66044
- Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from (10am - 12pm)
L.I.N.K. (at First Christian Church):
- Location: 221 W. 10th Lawrence, Kansas 66046
- Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday (1pm) Open for lunch only
Harvesters find a nearby mobile food distribution at https://www.harvesters.org/get-food-assistance/food-locator
Additional resources can be found at: kansasfoodsource.org - is designed to help people in need of food assistance find pantry locations in their areas. The website also features a link for help applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or food stamps.
We still have families in need of grocery cards. Donations can be sent to the Lawrence Schools Foundation.
At-Home Covid-19 tests, or "over the counter" (OTC) tests
At-Home Covid-19 tests, or "over the counter" (OTC) tests, can detect current Covid-19 infections and give results within a few minutes. You should test yourself if you have symptoms, have been exposed to Covid-19, or are attending a large indoor event.
How to Get an At-Home Covid-19 Test
- Order free tests at https://www.accesscovidtests.org/.
- If insured, visit any pharmacy to see if you qualify for 8 free OTC tests per month through your insurance (insurance card required).